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Study finds that a new breathing exercise lowers blood pressure and improves cardiovascular function. This post was originally featured on "I Spy Physiology" on July 14th, 2021. (3 min read)
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Fit people can last longer during an exercise test, often attaining a higher blood pressure than their unfit counterparts. High fitness is good, but high blood pressure during exercise is bad. How do we make sense of this? (5 min read)
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Thinking about adding “cardio” to your weekly routine in 2018? How exactly does it benefit the heart and blood vessels? Also, a quick word on exercise prescription. (3 min read)
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42 million times a year our heart goes through coordinated cycles of contraction and relaxation. This post discusses the science behind how it works. (3 min read)
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